Horst Garbrecht is letting his contract as CEO of Metabo and Chief Operating Officer Europe (COO) of Koki Holdings Europe expire. “After the acquisition of Metabo by today’s KOKI Holdings at the beginning of 2016, the gradual integration of Metabo into the parent group has begun, and since 2019, the merger of Metabo and Hikoki’s business in Europe,” Garbrecht explains. “I have actively accompanied this, especially since assuming my dual role as CEO of Metabo and COO of Koki Holdings in 2019. Now this integration is largely complete. KOKI Holdings has an experienced management team that will continue to drive the further process with a great deal of expertise and motivation. This means that my mission has been accomplished. Of course, this decision was extremely difficult for me after twelve great years. Nevertheless, a further extension of my five-year contract is not an option if I want to tackle another new task. Until the last day, my full concentration will be on the company. Only after that, and with some distance, will I decide what direction I want to take in the future.”<\/p>\n
“Horst Garbrecht has done great things for the company,” says Atsushi Morisawa, Executive Chairman of Koki Holdings. “With him, we are not only losing an absolute expert and industry insider, but also a leader with remarkable strategic vision and the ability to inspire people. We therefore very much regret that he has decided not to extend his contract with us. We are also very grateful to him for giving us the opportunity to manage his succession with his flexibility. With the decision to appoint Henning Jansen as European Head of Koki Holdings, we have not only found a candidate with outstanding professional and human qualities, this step also ensures continuity in the successful development of both brands.”<\/p>\n
Garbrecht’s successor will be the current Director Sales Europe, Henning Jansen. Jansen, a 43-year-old business graduate, came to Metabo 16 years ago through the takeover of Elektra Beckum. There he initially worked as a senior product manager before moving into sales, where he rose through positions as Area Sales Manager and Key Account Manager Metabo France to Region Manager Central Europe. Since 2016, he has been responsible for Metabo’s core market as a member of the Management Board and Director Sales Europe. In 2019, he also took on this role for Hikoki in parallel. “I am of course very excited about this great opportunity,” says Jansen. “Through my long affiliation, I know exactly what potential our two great brands have in the power tool world. It excites me very much to take advantage of the opportunities we have together with our great team. At the same time, of course, I also have great respect for the shoes I’m stepping into. I have worked closely with Horst Garbrecht since 2009. That’s why I know exactly what he has achieved for the company. I learned a lot from him and thank him from the bottom of my heart for leaving me such a well-ordered house.”<\/p>\n
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